Freak Out (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Freak Out is a comedy and horror film directed by Christian James, running about 92 minutes. “Trained to kill... by idiots!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two best friends, Merv Doody (James Heathcote) and Onkey (Dan Palmer), take a hapless escaped mental patient under their wing and attempt to teach him how to become a real serial killer.
Who’s in it. Freak Out stars James Heathcote as Merv Doody, Dan Palmer as Onkey, Nicola Connell as Abby and Yazz Fetto as The Sheriff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Freak Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freak Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freak Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freak Out (2004)?
- In US, Freak Out is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freak Out worth watching?
- Freak Out holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freak Out?
- Freak Out stars James Heathcote, Dan Palmer, Nicola Connell, Yazz Fetto and Desmond Cullum-Jones.
- When was Freak Out released?
- Freak Out was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.